340 "And what is in't)" the never-surfeited sea Are ministers of fate; the elements Of whom your swords are temper'd, may as well 350 One dowle that's in my plume; my fellow-ministers (For that's my business to you) that you three 360 You, and your ways; whose wraths to guard you from (Which here, in this most desolate isle, else falls Upon your heads) is nothing, but heart's sorrow, And a clear life ensuing. He He vanishes" in Thunder: then to soft Musick, enter the Shapes again, and dance with Mops and Mowes, and 66 carry out the Table. "Pro. [Aside.] Bravely the figure of this harpy hast thou "Perform'd, my Ariel; a grace it had, devouring; "Of my instruction hast thou nothing 'bated, "In what thou had'st to say: so, with good life, 370 "And observation strange, my meaner ministers "Their several kinds have done: my high charms work, "And these, mine enemies, are all knit up "In their distractions: they now are in my power; "And in these fits I leave them, whilst I visit "Young Ferdinand (whom they suppose is drown'd), "And his and my lov'd darling. [Exit PROSPERO from above." Gon. I' the name of something holy, sir, why stand you In this strange stare ? Alon. O, it is monstrous! monstrous! Methought, the billows spoke, and told me of it; Seb. But one fiend at a time, I'll fight their legions o'er. Fiij 380 [Exit. Ant. Ant. I'll be thy second. [Exeunt. 390 Gon. All three of them are desperate; their great guilt, Like poison given to work a great time after, Now 'gins to bite the spirits :-I do beseech you May now provoke them to. "Adri. Follow, I pray you." [Exeunt. 397 t ACT IV. SCENE I. PROSPERO'S Cell. Enter PROSPERO, FERDINAND, and MIRANDA. Prospero, If I have too austerely punish'd you, Hast strangely stood the test; here, afore Heaven, Do not smile at me, that I boast her off, Fer. I do believe it, 10 Against an oracle. Pro, Pro. Then, as my gift, and thine own acquisition Worthily purchas'd, take my daughter; But If thou dost break her virgin knot, before you Fer. As I hope For quiet days, fair issue, and long life, With such love as 'tis now; the murkiest den, The most opportune place, the strong'st suggestion Our worser Genius can, shall never melt Mine honour into lust; to take away The edge of that day's celebration, 20 30 When I shall think, or Phoebus' steeds are founder'd, Or night kept chain'd below, Pro. Fairly spoke: Sit then, and talk with her, she is thine own.- Enter ARIEL. Ari. What would my potent master? here I am. Pro. Thou and thy meaner fellows, your last service Did worthily perform; and I must use you In such another trick; go, bring the rabble, 40 O'er O'er whom I give thee power, here, to this place: Ari. Presently Pro. Ay, with a twink. Ari. Before you can say, Come, and go. Do you love me, master? no. 50 Pro. Dearly, my delicate Ariel: Do not approach, Till thou dost hear me call. Ari. Well, I conceive. [Exit. Pro. Look, thou be true; do not give dalliance Too much the rein; the strongest oaths are straw To the fire i'the blood: be more abstemious, Or else, good night your vow! Fer. I warrant you, sir; The white, cold, virgin-snow upon my heart · Pro. Well. "Now come, my Ariel; bring a corollary, 60 [Soft musick. "Iris. Ceres, most bounteous lady, thy rich leas "Of wheat, rye, barley, vetches, oats, and pease; "Thy |